A digital health magazine by Elix
The Wisdom
We’re on a mission to help you become your own best health advocate, in the doctor’s office and in life. Stay informed and empowered with knowledge written by our expert team of doctors, nutritionists, herbalists, and healers.
All articles in The Wisdom
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Tea Time of the Month: The Best Herbal Drinks For Menstrual Cramps
Statistics say that up to 90% of women experience painful periods. Below are some of our favorite herbal teas that... -
Phantom Period Pain: What to Know
A common question in the doctor’s office is “I’ve been experiencing what feels like menstrual cramps except I don’t actually... -
Hormonal Acne: How to Deal With and Heal Cycle-Related Acne
Hormonal acne happens because of fluctuations in hormone levels, specifically a rise in androgens or male hormones (like testosterone). Hormonal... -
Women's Equality Day
In honor of Women’s Equality Day, we want to highlight some women who played key roles in the women’s suffrage... -
Why We Ask so Many In-Depth Questions About Your Health
By asking in-depth questions about your health, Elix can create a tailored herbal treatment made just for you. -
6 Harmful Things You Didn’t Know Were in Your Tampon
In our lifetime, we put between 10,000 and 11,000 tampons into our bodies. With that amount of exposure, we should... -
What’s Up With Period Poop? Why It Happens and What to Do About It
Period poop is real. Here's everything you need to know why you poop more (or less) during your period and what... -
I Took Chinese Herbs To Help My Period Pain And They Made A Huge Difference
This article was reviewed by Dr. Elizabeth Fine. Dr. Elizabeth Fine is currently the Dean of Clinical Education at Emperor’s... -
Curbing Cravings
We all know that around the start of our cycle cravings go through the roof. Unfortunately, those junk foods we...
